This is a very common question about Brew Log. If you are an experienced iOS user, you are likely familiar with the swipe right to delete gesture which is used in many apps. However to many users this isn’t obvious.

The following graphic illustrates how it works. You can delete items from your Malt Bill, Hop Bill, Yeast, or Mash Rest Steps in this manner.

In a future update, a separate delete button will be added to avoid this confusion!

Note: Since mash steps use information from previous steps in their calculations, it is highly recommended that if you delete or edit a mash step, delete and re-calculate any subsequent mash steps.

v2.4 Update: Fixed a crash in version 2.3 for iOS6 devices when selecting ingredients from lists

v2.4 Update: iOS6 icon gloss removed

v2.4 Update: Minor layout adjustments

Updated for iOS 7 with a refreshed look. Those on iOS 6 won’t be left out either, as the new design is compatible with iOS6 as well.

Interface has seen some adjustments (and some buttons have been moved, see below). Functionality remains the same as before.

Take note of the following changes:

The “Logbooks” button has been removed, simply tap the logbook name to open the logbook view.

The Malt/Hops/Notes tab buttons have been removed. Malts, Hops, and Notes are now accessed in a similar manner to yeast and mash rests as a cell in the recipe summary.

“Add a malt/hop/yeast” buttons have been moved to the top right of the screen from the bottom right.

Thanks to everyone who has sent in bugs, comments, and suggestions! Please update your reviews if you have the chance! If you run into any issues or find any unexpected quirks, let me know. The transition to iOS 7 involved a lot of re-tooling, so inevitably there are going to be some quirks! Check out the Fermenticus forum on Reddit for bug reports, discussions, comments, and suggestions.

Bug Fix: Percentage of total malt bill for extract/steeped recipes will now correctly calculate

Bug Fix: Email export button no longer crashes the app if the sparge method is set to “None”

Typo Correction: Default Settings incorrectly showed “gal” instead of “qt” for the US unit for Mash Tun Loss, Sparge Loss, and Boil Loss. If you had set these values with gallons, you will need to re-enter the quart amount.

Typo Correction: Style ABV will appropriately only show one “%” symbol

Integration of US/Metric units has been reworked under the hood. You can now change recipes from US to Metric and vice versa.

Significantly improved user experience for user entered text fields.

Default settings now have extensive system & mash settings

Brew dates have been renamed to “Fermentation Stages & Dates” and now have a notes field so you can record more in-depth information.

You can now have more than one yeast strand in your recipe. You will be responsible for adjusting the anticipated attenuation manually.

There is now a Boil Time field for each recipe. Your old recipes will be updated with a boil time equal to your first hop addition or 60 minutes, whichever is higher.

A Boil Volume setting has been added to account for partial boils. IBU calculations for partial boil extract brewers will now be more accurate.

Many minor bugs have been fixed.

Tutorial videos have been added to share tips and tricks on maximizing your Brew Log experience.

• • • Important Information Regarding In-App Purchases • • •
Unfortunately, it has become apparent that continuing development is not feasible with a completely free product. After long deliberation on how to proceed I have decided to keep the app free without any limitations on the core functions.

Brew Log now has a limitation on the number of recipes you can store on your device. If you are updating from Brew Log version 1, your existing recipes will not count against your limitation. All users will get 5 empty recipe slots. There is no other limitation on any functions. The free slots are the exact same as paid recipe slots.

Brew Log’s In-App Purchases are tied to your iTunes account and are permanent. Your purchases on one device will be shared on all your devices. You can refresh to restore your purchases at any time.

Increases of +10 and +25 slots are available for a very low purchase price (one or two bucks respectively, or your region’s equivalent!). You can also remove the limitation entirely for the same price as a beer at a pub.

If you reach your maximum recipe limit, you will have to either delete existing recipes (I recommend exporting via Email first!) or purchase an upgrade before adding a new recipe or cloning an existing recipe.

I hope you will be understand that this was a difficult decision to make and greatly appreciate your support.

As always, I highly encourage you to email any bugs, suggestions, or comments you may have!